Festivals and seasonal events of US

In winter the Atlanta Festival of Trees celebrates the Christmas season with a parade and exhibit of elaborately decorated trees and wreaths. In January Art Deco Weekend spotlights Miami Beach’s historic district with a street fair, a gala and live entertainment. The Cloister Food and Wine Classic on Sea Island, Georgia has enjoyed an international reputation for quality classes and tasting. Black History Month is observed throughout the South, with special events at many bookstores, universities and other cultural venues including Tuskegee University in February.

The best time to visit the South States of US is spring and fall, when temperate are in the 70s and 80s. Over Memorial Day weekend Anderson, South Carolina celebrate Freedom Weekend Aloft in spring is one of the largest balloon rallies in the country. Spoleto Festival USA which draws world renowned performers and artists to Charleston, South Carolina, get global attention. In summer the Annual Highland Games and Gathering o the Scottish Clans held in the high meadows of Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina, is one of the largest Scottish celebration in the World. In October, Gulf Shores celebrates Alabama’s National Shrimp Festival.

Festivals in the Mississippi Valley, US Tourism

During winter season, Mardi Gras Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana, caps several weeks of madness, street festivals, parades with fantastic floats, marching bands, and eye-popping costumes. In spring, during the months of March-April, in Mississippi, Spring pilgrimages to elegant antebellum mansions are held throughout the state with Natchez claiming Grande-dame status, followed by Columbus and Vicksburg. In the months of April, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival draws hundreds of thousands of musicians, fans and artisans for a 10 day all out jam session. In Louisville the Kentucky Derby, one of horse racing premier events, is preceded by a two week festival with parades, riverboat races and many a mint julep. April and October are the best time to visit Mississippi Valley and the climate is pleasant during the period.

In summer, the International Country Music Fan Fair, in Nashville, Tennessee, lets country music fans mix with their favorite stars in a week long celebration. In August, Memphis, Tennessee, pulls out all the stops for the Elvis International Tribute week.